A Non-Religious Worldview: Humanism (Junior Cert Religious Education): Flashcards
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What is humanism?
What is humanism?
Non-religious worldview emphasising human value & importance
What humanists don't believe in
What humanists don't believe in
God, gods, or supernatural forces
What humanists use to understand the world
What humanists use to understand the world
Reason & human experience
Evidence humanists rely on
Evidence humanists rely on
Scientific evidence
Three core values of humanism
Three core values of humanism
Justice, reason, and compassion
Meaning of 'being good without God'
Meaning of 'being good without God'
Living ethically without supernatural guidance
How long humanism has existed
How long humanism has existed
Over 2,500 years
Type of philosophy humanism is
Type of philosophy humanism is
Active, positive philosophy (not just absence of belief)
Renaissance humanist scholar
Renaissance humanist scholar
Desiderius Erasmus
French philosopher exploring freedom & responsibility
French philosopher exploring freedom & responsibility
Jean-Paul Sartre
Philosopher examining meaning & morality (humanist)
Philosopher examining meaning & morality (humanist)
Albert Camus
British comedian/writer discussing humanist beliefs
British comedian/writer discussing humanist beliefs
Stephen Fry